Publication Date: October 28, 2015
Expiration Date: November 27, 2015 30 Days After Date of Publication
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
State Water Quality Certification, as required by Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, has been requested of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) for:
South Branch Potomac River Erosion
WV Division of Highways, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305
SCOPE OF CERTIFICATION: Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act, the State may, either certify, certify with conditions, deny or waive certification that the proposed activity will comply with Sections 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Federal Clean Water Act and other appropriate requirements of State law. When issuing certification, the WVDEP may consider the proposed activity’s impact on water resources, fish and wildlife, recreation, critical habitats, wetlands and other natural resources under its jurisdiction. Procedural and interpretive regulations governing the scope of the Department’s certification, public comment, hearings and appeals are in Title 47, Series 5A.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: Provide a description which details the activity proposed for the wetland, river or stream affected.
The South Branch Valley RR (SBV) embankment is being eroded by the South Branch of the Potomac (SBP). We will amour the toe of the SBV embankment to prevent further erosion from the southerly migration of the SBP.
Any other State issued permit numbers, if applicable and available:
None
PROJECT LOCATION: Provide a general highway map showing location of project and include mile point for rivers and streams.
Project site is located approximately 4 miles SW of Springfield, WV on Hampshire County Route 28. Turn right onto CR 28/3. Site is on railroad property and permission to access must be granted by SBV.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE: The Water Quality Certification application is available for inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the following location:
WV Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Water and Waste Management
401 Certification Program
601 57th Street SE
Charleston, West Virginia 25304
COMMENTS: Comments and information relating to Section 401 Water Quality Certification for this activity are hereby solicited. Such information on the activity’s impact will be considered if postmarked prior to the expiration date of this notice. The need for a public hearing will be determined based on an evaluation of specific request for such hearing. All comments and information should be mailed to:
WV Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Water and Waste Management
401 Certification Program
601 57th Street SE
Charleston, West Virginia 25304
Comments and information postmarked later than the expiration date may not be considered.
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